Board members of The One Club for Creativity are drawn from countries with the largest advertising communities and selected based on three criteria: they must be prominent international creatives, be respected leaders in their given fields and exert influence in their respective regions. Suhana Gordhan, ECD at Duke Group in Cape Town, has been appointed to represent South Africa on the One Club for Creativity’s International Board of Directors.
As a member of the International Board, Gordhan will provide input and feedback on the club’s ongoing global programming, help elevate The One Show and ADC Annual Awards in rankings in South Africa, connect the club with advertising and design universities and schools, and recommend outstanding candidates to serve as awards judges.
‘One reason The One Club is so prestigious is because of its exceptional Board, an impressive group of the most prominent professionals in our field,’ said Kevin Swanepoel, CEO. ‘Gordhan is a renowned global creative leader who will play a key role in furthering our mission to support and elevate the global creative community, and solidify the relevance of our mission in South Africa.’
The new International Board members will work closely with The One Club’s National Board, lead by chairman Glenn Cole, cofounder, creative chairman at 72andSunny, Los Angeles, and vice chair Pum Lefebure, cofounder, CCO at Design Army, Washington DC, to serve as ambassadors for and advisors to the non-profit organisation.
Gordhan is among a diverse group of 21 creative leaders from around the world who will begin three-year terms on the International Board.
‘The One Club for Creativity is an organisation I have great admiration for, specifically regarding their initiatives that continue to transform the industry at all levels. I wish there was a less clichéd word to express this, but I do feel so honoured to be able to serve on this Board and to represent my country amongst this esteemed group of creative minds. With much respect and awe, I have watched Xolisa Dyeshana, CCO of Joe Public, carry this role before me. He has made the South African industry extremely proud, and I hope to do the same. I feel so grateful to be given this opportunity and to be supported by the lovely humans at DUKE Advertising,’ said Gordhan.
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